When you double click on an unknown format file to open, window appears with a list of unknown application. It is annoying to deal with those applications. Here is a better way to get rid of this annoyance. “Open with notepad” option in context menu can quickly open the files without getting pain to deal other applications.
In this tutorial you will see how to add “Open with Notepad” to Context menu for opening all unknown files. If you also want to get rid of other applications then keep reading below few steps
Steps
- Open windows start menu. Write “regedit.exe” in search box and hit “Enter”.
- Registry Editor Window will appear. Explore the given key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell
- Right click on “shell” key. Select “New” and then “Key” from menu. Rename new key with “open with Notepad”.
- Right click on “Open with Notepad” key and create a new key. Rename it with “command”.
- Now select the “Command” key and then double click on “(Default)” located at right panel. Write “notepad.exe %1in” in value field and then click “OK” button.
- Now right click on any file and you will see notepad entry. Over!
Below is the download link for OpenWithNotepad Registry hack:
http://geekyninja.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/OpenWithNotepad.zip
